Question 1

Written statements by the judges expressing the reasons for the court's decision in a case are commonly known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

opinions

Question 2

Explain the difference between trial and appellate courts.

Accepted Answer

Courts of original jurisdiction are trial courts where almost every case begins.Here is where the trial or a guilty plea takes place and where the judge will impose the sentence if the defendant is found guilty.Trial courts are concerned with questions of fact and determine guilt or innocence.Appellate courts have appellate jurisdiction where usually the defendant is challenging a question of law that occurred from the original trial.Appellate courts do not use juries or witnesses.Judges make decisions on whether the case should be reversed and remanded,which means the case will be sent back to the trial court for a new trial.Appellate judges write opinions that make judgments on questions of procedure.

Question 3

Courts having original jurisdiction are courts of the first instance,or ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Appellate courts 
B)  Jurisdiction courts 
C)  State supreme courts 
D)  Trial courts 
A)  Appellate courts 
B)  Jurisdiction courts 
C)  State supreme courts 
D)  Trial courts D

Question 4

The power to "speak the law" refers to ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The power to "speak the law" refers...

Question 5

The crime control,due process,and rehabilitation functions of a court are secondary to its ____________________ function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The crime control,due process,and rehabilitation functions of...

Question 6

The ____ is the chief law officer of a state; also,the chief law officer of the nation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Attorney general 
B)  Court justice 
C)  Judge 
D)  Public prosecutor 
A)  Attorney general 
B)  Court justice 
C)  Judge 
D)  Public prosecutor

Question 7

____________________________have the power to bring the resources of the state against the individual,and they hold the legal keys to meting out or withholding justice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________________have the power to bring the resources...

Question 8

If a defendant provides less than truthful information there is no attorney-client privilege.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is jurisdiction? Explain briefly the difference between geographic and subject matter jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM& In Latin,juris means "law," and dictio

Question 10

During the pretrial,the ____ takes on the role of the negotiator.

Accepted Answer

A)  Defense attorney 
B)  Judge 
C)  Prosecutor 
D)  Public defender 
A)  Defense attorney 
B)  Judge 
C)  Prosecutor 
D)  Public defender

Question 11

The ____________ function of the court is concerned with protecting the rights of individual citizens against the power of the state.

Accepted Answer

A)  Due process 
B)  Crime control 
C)  Rehabilitation 
D)  Bureaucratic 
A)  Due process 
B)  Crime control 
C)  Rehabilitation 
D)  Bureaucratic

Question 12

Explain the dual court system of the United States.

Accepted Answer

Truehe system of federalism lends itself

Question 13

List and describe the members of the courtroom work group.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&The courtroom work group includes the ju

Question 14

Judges can grant _________________ to the attorneys,which is additional time to prepare for the trial.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Judges can grant _________________ to the attorneys,which...

Question 15

In the courtroom work group,who is responsible for recording every word that is said during the course of trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bailiff 
B)  Clerk of court 
C)  Court reporter 
D)  Prosecutor 
A)  Bailiff 
B)  Clerk of court 
C)  Court reporter 
D)  Prosecutor

Question 16

What are the responsibilities of the defense attorney?

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM& An important responsibility of the defe

Question 17

An election where a political party such as the Republicans or Democrats openly support a candidate for a judgeship is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonpartisan election 
B)  Open election 
C)  Partisan election 
D)  Primary election 
A)  Nonpartisan election 
B)  Open election 
C)  Partisan election 
D)  Primary election

Question 18

Trial courts are primarily concerned with questions of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The level of charge to be brought against a suspect is determined by the

Accepted Answer

A)  Judge 
B)  Jury 
C)  Arresting officer 
D)  Prosecutor 
A)  Judge 
B)  Jury 
C)  Arresting officer 
D)  Prosecutor

Question 20

In the courtroom work group,who is responsible for maintaining the large amount of paperwork generated during a trial,including transcripts,photographs,evidence,and any other records?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bailiff 
B)  Clerk of court 
C)  Court reporter 
D)  Prosecutor 
A)  Bailiff 
B)  Clerk of court 
C)  Court reporter 
D)  Prosecutor

Written statements by the judges expressing the reasons for the court's decision in a case are commonly known as ____________________.

Explain the difference between trial and appellate courts.

Courts having original jurisdiction are courts of the first instance,or ____.

The power to "speak the law" refers to ___________________________.

The crime control,due process,and rehabilitation functions of a court are secondary to its ____________________ function.

The ____ is the chief law officer of a state; also,the chief law officer of the nation.

____________________________have the power to bring the resources of the state against the individual,and they hold the legal keys to meting out or withholding justice.

If a defendant provides less than truthful information there is no attorney-client privilege.

What is jurisdiction? Explain briefly the difference between geographic and subject matter jurisdiction.

During the pretrial,the ____ takes on the role of the negotiator.

The ____________ function of the court is concerned with protecting the rights of individual citizens against the power of the state.

Explain the dual court system of the United States.

List and describe the members of the courtroom work group.

Judges can grant _________________ to the attorneys,which is additional time to prepare for the trial.

In the courtroom work group,who is responsible for recording every word that is said during the course of trial?

What are the responsibilities of the defense attorney?

An election where a political party such as the Republicans or Democrats openly support a candidate for a judgeship is known as a(n):

Trial courts are primarily concerned with questions of law.

The level of charge to be brought against a suspect is determined by the

In the courtroom work group,who is responsible for maintaining the large amount of paperwork generated during a trial,including transcripts,photographs,evidence,and any other records?

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Exam 7: Courts and the Quest for Justice

Written statements by the judges expressing the reasons for the court's decision in a case are commonly known as ____________________.

Explain the difference between trial and appellate courts.

Courts having original jurisdiction are courts of the first instance,or ____.

The power to "speak the law" refers to ___________________________.

The crime control,due process,and rehabilitation functions of a court are secondary to its ____________________ function.

The ____ is the chief law officer of a state; also,the chief law officer of the nation.

____________________________have the power to bring the resources of the state against the individual,and they hold the legal keys to meting out or withholding justice.

If a defendant provides less than truthful information there is no attorney-client privilege.

What is jurisdiction? Explain briefly the difference between geographic and subject matter jurisdiction.

During the pretrial,the ____ takes on the role of the negotiator.

The ____________ function of the court is concerned with protecting the rights of individual citizens against the power of the state.

Explain the dual court system of the United States.

List and describe the members of the courtroom work group.

Judges can grant _________________ to the attorneys,which is additional time to prepare for the trial.

In the courtroom work group,who is responsible for recording every word that is said during the course of trial?

What are the responsibilities of the defense attorney?

An election where a political party such as the Republicans or Democrats openly support a candidate for a judgeship is known as a(n):

Trial courts are primarily concerned with questions of law.

The level of charge to be brought against a suspect is determined by the

In the courtroom work group,who is responsible for maintaining the large amount of paperwork generated during a trial,including transcripts,photographs,evidence,and any other records?

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The Juvenile Justice System

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